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Re: CZ-1 problem: no power at all anymore (transformer problem?)

2013-05-17 by terry.vanilla

Oops - checked the resistance but it was ok. Then I noticed that the cables were no longer attached to the power switch... They had gone off... So I think that was the reaoson (Level 1 Problem :-) )

Thanks for your support anyway

Terry

--- In CZsynth@yahoogroups.com, Lee Borrell <templarser@...> wrote:
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> Sounds indeed like the transformer died,you can indeed check the output with no board attached or test the output coils (whilst not plugged in) with a resistance meter - which should show low resisitance - infinity means it is busted.
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> You do not need a casio replacement,but you do need to know the current rating and the value of the output coil(s) voltage(s).
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> --- On Mon, 13/5/13, terry.vanilla <terry.vanilla@...> wrote:
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> From: terry.vanilla <terry.vanilla@...>
> Subject: [CZsynth] CZ-1 problem: no power at all anymore (transformer problem?)
> To: CZsynth@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, 13 May, 2013, 12:32
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> I tried to clean my good old CZ-1 yesterday and suddenly, after putting it all together again - it died completely. No LED, no lights on anymore, just nothing. I checked the input voltage at the transformer, it is as expected 230V. There is no voltage level on the secondary part of the transformer (while the board is still attached - ie. I did not yet try the transformer without the attached board). So all the 15V and 5V supply for analog and digital circuits are now unavailable (almost 0 V). The fuses are all OK, so I suppose it is in fact the transformer that died... or does the transformer switch off automatically in case of a short circuit or high temperature? :-(
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> Did anyone of you guys have similar experience? Do you know if I can replace the transformer easily, will a universal transformer be OK for the CZ-1? Or do I have to buy a special one from CASIO? Probably it is not available anymore anyway....
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